right-of-center

[rahyt-uhv-sen-ter]

adjective

1. holding conservative views in politics; right-wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of right-of-center¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The “Stop Sacramento’s Power Grab” committee that Patterson leads plans on focusing on conservative and right-of-center voters, and will be well funded, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Merit Street carries “Dr. Phil Primetime,” in which the host delivers right-of-center political commentary as well as guest interviews.

From Los Angeles Times

All that has made the fast-food minimum a favorite target for employers, their lobbyists and some right-of-center economic commentators.

From Los Angeles Times

Wade, plus the national pro-Trump group Turning Point USA and a constellation of right-of-center advocacy groups.

From Salon

While the leftist ruling government is studying a possible canal to speed water flowing out from the Patos Lagoon to the sea, right-of-center Leite has said the project would be “very difficult to carry out” and may inflict damage on ecosystems, the newspaper O Globo reported.

From Seattle Times

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